Building Bridges Counselling Services

Building Bridges Counselling Services Counselling Through Connection

At Building Bridges:

•We strive to provide a one-stop-shop for families and all individual members.
•We benefit family units by serving individuals, couples and families.
•Clients are engaged in their own process of change.
•Our counsellors take a team approach to counselling, providing different perspectives and backgrounds to all clients.
•Counsellors acknowledge resiliency and work toward po

sitive change.
•Our counsellors meet clients where they are at, and ensure clients remain the experts of their own experiences.
•Building Bridges operates on a sliding scale. Prices for sessions vary depending on individual circumstances.
•We are located in south west Calgary near Mount Royal University
For further information and to book with us, please visit our website at www.buildingbridgescounselling.ca

We often ask others how they’re doing.How often do we ask ourselves?How am I really doing?What feels heavy right now?Wha...
06/23/2026

We often ask others how they’re doing.

How often do we ask ourselves?

How am I really doing?
What feels heavy right now?
What support do I need?
What have I been carrying alone?

Awareness is often the first step toward change.

There can be a tremendous amount of energy spent trying to fit expectations, avoid judgment, or hide parts of ourselves ...
06/22/2026

There can be a tremendous amount of energy spent trying to fit expectations, avoid judgment, or hide parts of ourselves that feel vulnerable.

Over time, carrying that weight can impact our mental health, relationships, and sense of wellbeing.

While every person’s experience is different, many people find that healing begins when they are able to show up more authentically in their lives and relationships.

Pride Month offers an opportunity to reflect on the importance of authenticity, self-acceptance, courage, and connection.

You don’t have to have everything figured out.

You don’t have to explain yourself to everyone.

You are allowed to continue growing, learning, and becoming.

Show us your favourite summer view instead of a selfie ☀️🤍A place that makes you feel calm. A moment that made you pause...
06/22/2026

Show us your favourite summer view instead of a selfie ☀️🤍

A place that makes you feel calm. A moment that made you pause. A view that felt like a deep breath.

It doesn’t have to be perfect—just something that felt good to you. A patch of sunlight, a quiet lake, a city skyline at golden hour, or even your backyard in the evening.

Sometimes the world around us tells a softer story than we do in photos of ourselves. 🌿

Tag or share your favourite summer view below.

For some, Father’s Day a day of celebration and gratitude. For others, it may bring feelings of grief, loss, disappointm...
06/21/2026

For some, Father’s Day a day of celebration and gratitude. For others, it may bring feelings of grief, loss, disappointment, distance, or complicated family dynamics.
Today can be an opportunity to appreciate supportive father figures, reflect on meaningful relationships, honour those who are no longer with us, or simply acknowledge the emotions that arise.
Today we honour all father-figures in our community!

What is one quality you appreciate in a positive role model in your life?

What are you most looking forward to this summer? ☀️🤍It doesn’t have to be big—sometimes it’s the simple things that mat...
06/21/2026

What are you most looking forward to this summer? ☀️🤍

It doesn’t have to be big—sometimes it’s the simple things that matter most. A slower morning, time outdoors, seeing people you love, travelling somewhere new, or just having more space to breathe.

Take a moment to think about what you’re genuinely excited for this season. 🌿

Share it below—We Would love to hear what’s on your mind.

06/20/2026

Healing often begins when we find spaces where we no longer need to pretend.

At Building Bridges, we believe everyone deserves support, connection, and care exactly as they are.

Because belonging isn’t something you earn.

It’s something every human deserves.

Pride Month is often about celebration, but at its heart, it’s also about belonging.Feeling accepted, valued, and able t...
06/20/2026

Pride Month is often about celebration, but at its heart, it’s also about belonging.

Feeling accepted, valued, and able to show up as your authentic self has a profound impact on mental health and wellbeing.

At Building Bridges, we believe everyone deserves spaces where they can be seen, heard, respected, and supported without judgment.

Whether you’re exploring who you are, celebrating who you’ve become, supporting someone you love, or simply continuing your own journey of growth and understanding, we hope you know there is room for you here.

You don’t have to fit into a particular box to deserve support.

You deserve care simply because you’re human.

There are many paths to healing, and different therapy approaches work in different ways.🔹 Top-Down TherapyFocuses on th...
06/19/2026

There are many paths to healing, and different therapy approaches work in different ways.

🔹 Top-Down Therapy
Focuses on thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and understanding experiences. Approaches such as talk therapy and cognitive therapies help individuals gain insight, develop coping skills, and create meaningful change through reflection and awareness.

🔹 Bottom-Up Therapy
Focuses on the body’s responses to stress and trauma. Approaches such as EMDR, somatic therapies, and mindfulness-based interventions help address how experiences are stored in the nervous system and body.

Neither approach is better than the other. In fact, many people benefit from a combination of both. Healing often involves understanding our experiences while also paying attention to how our bodies respond to them.

If you’re unsure which approach may fit your needs, a mental health professional can help guide you toward the best option for your goals.

It sounds counterintuitive, doesn't it? You've got health goals, you want to meet those goals and you're still craving c...
06/18/2026

It sounds counterintuitive, doesn't it? You've got health goals, you want to meet those goals and you're still craving chocolate. This can be especially tough if you're on a healing journey to address disordered eating.

Here's a mindful eating strategy that may help: set aside a small piece of chocolate and look at it as if you've never seen it before. Really notice the color and texture of it. After about 15 seconds put the chocolate in your mouth but don't bite it yet.

Let the chocolate sit in your mouth for 15 seconds. Notice the taste and texture as it sits there. THEN start chewing the chocolate but SLOWLY. Really pay attention to the taste, texture and anything else you notice while you're eating it. Chew as long as you need.

If your mind is complaining about all the reasons you shouldn't be eating it, notice those thoughts with compassion.

Mindful eating is a practice. As you try tools like this one, the practice can get easier over time.


Today is International Picnic Day. 🧺☀️While most of us may not be heading out for a picnic today, it’s a lovely reminder...
06/18/2026

Today is International Picnic Day. 🧺☀️

While most of us may not be heading out for a picnic today, it’s a lovely reminder that taking care of ourselves doesn’t always need to be complicated.

Sometimes it’s the simple things that help us reconnect with ourselves.

A walk outside.
Fresh air.
A quiet lunch in the sunshine.
A conversation with someone you enjoy.

Today, we invite you to find one small moment to pause and enjoy something simple.

Address

6311 Bowness Road NW #250
Calgary, AB
T3B0E4

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 8pm
Thursday 8:30am - 8pm
Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+15873180018

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